2005 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar X-Type and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (152 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar X-Type | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | X-Type | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
